An exciting drive to bring the Orchard Park community together with the help of stage theatre is underway.

Hull Playgoers Society has taken over the running of an old council-run venue in First Avenue and are in the process of transforming the building to make it fit to host rehearsals, productions and other events.

The Society, which is 117 years old this year, used to operate from Hull Truck Theatre, but has moved out to the north Hull estate where it is eager to make a difference in the community.

A fundraising pantomime was held at the building, now named 'On the Edge', last week to generate cash for a much-needed new heating system.

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"We don't want people having to pay extortionate prices in the city centre to see theatre. We used to be based at Hull Truck Theatre and people would be charged £15 a night, and that was before you took account of the cost of transport. We know people in Orchard Park can't pay that.

Vince says the community has been supportive of the project. (Image: Rich Addison)

"The panto we did last week went really well and the community has been really supportive of what we're trying to do.

"It isn't just kids who want to act who can benefit. There's young people who want to do things like sound and lighting who can learn from doing productions."

It's not just drama that will take pride and place at 'On The Edge' however, as Vince explains.